Master of Public Health (MPH)
Major: Community Health
Track: Health Promotion/Health Education
Director's
Letter to Prospective Students
UNF's MPH Program equips students with a broad understanding of the core
areas of public health.
MPH graduates will be able to integrate and apply this knowledge to address
public health problems, and will possess skills and competencies necessary
for public health practice. The program focuses on factors that influence
population health including socioeconomic conditions, cultural beliefs
and practices, behavioral risk factors and environmental exposures and
host factors. The MPH degree is appropriate for those who want to pursue
careers in health programs in a wide range of public and private institutions.
The MPH program is aligned with the Core Competencies for Public Health
Professionals as defined by the Council on Linkages between Academic and
Public Health Practice.
At the completion of this degree program, students are eligible to take
the national examination for certification in health education (Certified
Health Education Specialist). The CHES title is awarded to those who have
met the standards of quality established by the National Commission for
Health Education Credentialing Inc (NCHEC). The MPH program is aligned
with the 10 graduate competencies put forth by NCHEC. Students are encouraged
to become members of the UNF student chapter of the Florida Association
of Professional Health Educators, and to apply for membership in Eta Sigma
Gamma, a national Health Education Honorary.
Applications are being accepted for the MPH degree.
UNF currently admits one group of MPH students per year each fall semester.
The following information must be submitted to the Graduate School
by the University
deadline of the semester applying.
- A graduate student application for admission
- Application fee (current or former UNF degree seeking
students, fee not required)
- Official transcripts from each college/university attended
- Official GRE scores (taken within the past 5 years)
(may not be required with a previously earned graduate
degree from a regionally accredited institution)
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION
http://www.unf.edu/graduatestudies
Email: graduatestudies@unf.edu
telephone: (904) 620-1360
Fax: (904) 620-1362
Honors Hall Room 1351
Degree Requirements at a Glance
Core Requirements (27 hours )
HSA 6116 3.0 Hlth Orgnztn/Delivry
HSC 6215 3.0 Envirnmntl Hlth/Sfty
HSC 6505 3.0 Epdemilgy/Dsease Con
HSC 6512 3.0 Applied Hlth Statist
HSC 6603 3.0 Theory Health Behav
HSC 6735 3.0 Health Scienc Resrch
PHC 5006 3.0 Public Health Biol
PHC 6103 3.0 Essentials Of Ph Prt
PHC 6412 3.0 Culture And Health
Major Requirements (15 hours) Foundations of community health education
HSC 6585 3.0 Hlt Prom/Hlt Ed Stra
HSC 6587 3.0 Prg Pln Hlt Pr/Ed
HSC 6706 3.0 Grantsmanship
HSC 6716 3.0 Health Progrm Eval
PHC 6007 3.0 Ph Commun Org
Capstone Experience (6 hours)
PHC 6940 3-9 Pub Health Capstone.
Students can take this course in their last semester (6 credits) or can spread over the last two semesters (3 credits per semester).
Students who elect to take over two semesters must sign up for 3 credits each semester. Students must apply for capstone course /internship during the term prior to registering capstone.
Comprehensive Examination
A comprehensive examination is taken during the final semester of enrollment. Each student must pass this exam in order to graduate.
MPH Program Mission, Goals, Objectives and Values
Graduate Learning Outcome Statement
Master of Public Health
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Advisor for the MPH Program
Kerry Clark
Associate Professor, Dept of Public Health
MPH Advisor
Brooks College of Health
(904) 620-1427
Email: kclark@unf.edu
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